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318 UXW

1954 Austin A30

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,894 mi
Last recorded59,894 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2012
Typical for 1954 Austin A3040,807 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration318 UXW
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2012 59,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 59,894 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 59,881 miles

Oil leak

excessive corrosion to floor pan,body and doors full of filler

Pass 16 May 2006 59,878 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 59,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Austin A30?

Based on 1,408 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
166
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
brake recording little or no effort 44
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 43
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
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318 UXW is a 1954 Austin A30 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1954 Austin A30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 40,807 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin A30 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 318 UXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin A30 typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 72 years old, this Austin A30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 318 UXW?

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What year was 318 UXW registered?

318 UXW is a 1954 Austin A30, first registered on 5 January 1954.

Is 318 UXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 318 UXW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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